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Advanced Physical Layer Management (APLM) – A system that documents and monitors Layer 1 architecture and sends alerts when changes are detected.
APLM Solutions Typically Include:
• Guided Patching
• Automated Cabling/Patching Database
• Discovery of IP Devices
• Alarms & Events
• Data Sharing
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The adoption of APLM is driven by the evolution of IT in the industry
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APLM Drivers
Manual Tracking & Documentation = Reduced Accuracy
Reliance on Network = Stringent Service Level Agreements
More IP Devices = Complex
Infrastructure
Process Improvement &
Accuracy
Increased Regulatory
Requirements and Penalties
Multiple Locations or Sites to Support
= Low Visibility
Reduction in IT Resources for
Implementation & Support
MIIM – Molex Premise Networks APLM Solution is a product utilizing simple hardware and software to enhance the visibility, management, and support Physical Internet Protocol (IP) Infrastructures.
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MIIM uses a 1RU scanner to detect state changes in any data channel that utilizes MIIM patch panels.
MIIM Scanner communicates with the MIIM Server to update a lightweight database.
MIIM Server also provides user access via a web browser.
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Copper Panels
Fiber Shelves
MIIM Server
Scanner
MIIM
Continually monitors and maps Layer 1 connectivity including attached switch and network devices, even if powered off, and pinpoints their physical location
Records every change in connectivity of every device or Layer 1 component
Compares the “as deployed” against the “as designed” intent
Schedules work orders
Verifies work orders activities were performed correctly
Provides patch guidance for technicians
Event Driven Discovery– Identifies new devices on the network while minimizing network bandwidth utilisation
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MIIM utilizes technology and features advancing above other APLM solutions ensuring this solution is easy to design, deploy, and manage, making the most of your investment.
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Conventional “Smart Patching” solutions
Versus Complete End-to-End monitoring of IP Infrastructure
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MIIM
Unique “Full Channel” Visibility – The technology used to develop MIIM doesn’t monitor
end-points, but instead the full channel including horizontal cable. This unique approach provides MIIM with unparalleled visibility.
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Flexible Architecture – The MIIM system can be added to current passive structured cabling
systems as well as new installations
• Full Intelligent system architecture and implementation
• MIIM Ready passive system architecture supports deferred Intelligence implementation
• MIIM ICS system overlay supports passive field system Intelligence upgrades
Uses Standard Patch Cords – The MIIM system utilizes standard patch cords. The MIIM solution uses a
unique monitoring method that doesn’t require 9th wire technology.
Simplicity – The MIIM system product set is scalable, easy to install, and minimizes
components for less confusion.
– The MIIM system doesn’t require special patching procedures when executing MAC work.
– MIIM software is a web-based application. This provides the flexibility for easy remote accessibility as well as usability by stationary and mobile devices.
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MIIM
Regulatory Compliance
Asset Management
Asset Security
Network Security
IT Procurement
Help Desk
Device Provisioning
Remote Site Management
Process Integration
Business Continuity
Configuration Management
Risk Management
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Planning
Asset Management
Infrastructure Management
Support
Security
Remote Visibility - Work Orders - Capacity Management
Network Device Discovery – Asset Reporting
Accurate Documentation – Automated Updates – Remote Management
System Alerts – Channel Visibility – Searchable Database
Device Detection – Alerts – Unauthorized Change Detection
Asset Security
– Detection of moves, adds and changes
– Alarms identify added and removed devices
Asset Management
– Asset tracking in real time
– Capacity Reporting
Help Desk / Incident Management
– Improved response times
– Decreased troubleshooting time
– Reduced time to recovery
Remote Site Management
– Visibility of attached devices and connection status
Device Provisioning
– Work orders process for adding and removing devices
IT Procurement
– Management reports on Layer 1 infrastructure and connected assets
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Network Security
– Improved network management & utilization
– End to end network management control
Configuration Management
– Alarms & alerts for changes or breaches
– Identification of unauthorised changes
Risk Management
– Always current configuration database
– Continuous monitoring for changes
Regulatory Compliance
– Detection of configuration changes
– Automated notification
Business Continuity
– Centralized management facility
– Aids disaster recovery planning
Process Integration
– Searchable database
– Automatic confirmation of completed work orders
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MIIM Scanner • Scans patch panels for changes of state of patch cords and
horizontal cables
• Communicates with application server via LAN
• Provides power to panels and drives guidance with LEDs
• Communications data bus: uses any standard Cat 5e or Cat 6 patch cord ti link scanners to MIIM panels
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MIIM Copper Panels • Category 6 OR Category 6A passive connectivity
• Sensing of patch cords and state of horizontal cable
• Communicates directly with scanner
• Patch Guidance LEDs
• Data bus interface to scanner using RJ45 jack on rear
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MIIM Copper Panels • Jacks may be terminated before adding to the panel
• Individual jacks may be removed without affecting other jacks
• Panels function as a passive panel if the E-module is not present
• Electronics are contained in a self-contained E-module
• E-module may be added separately for MIIM-ready systems
• E-module may be swapped without affecting terminated jacks
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MIIM ICS Copper Panels • An overlay panel that adds intelligence to existing copper systems
• Attached in front of existing panels
• Available for shielded (FTP) and unshielded (UTP) channels
• Provides data speeds up to 1GB / second
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MIIM Fiber Shelves • Based on LC duplex connector with integrated electrical contacts
MM & SM
• Fiber Patch panel using same circuitry as copper panel
• “Modified" copper-optical (hybrid) patch cord cable assembly Note: With fiber, MIIM only monitors the patch cord between the patch panels
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Electrical Contacts
MIIM Server • Communicates with MIIM Scanners to update infrastructure changes
and manage work orders
• Simple, but powerful web-based interface provides access to local or remote users utilizing desktop or mobile devices
• Runs on Windows Server in physical or virtual platforms
• Continuous development of new features by Molex Premise Network’s Research and Development Group
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